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The Rich Eisen Show

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The Rich Eisen Show mixes expert sports analysis with pop culture, humor and insightful interviews. Rich attracts the most recognizable names across sports and entertainment from athletes and coaches like Deion Sanders, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and...

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The Rich Eisen Show mixes expert sports analysis with pop culture, humor and insightful interviews. Rich attracts the most recognizable names across sports and entertainment from athletes and coaches like Deion Sanders, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers, to celebrities like Larry David, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Oscar winners Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Regina King, and Morgan Freeman. The Emmy-nominated show originates out of Los Angeles and airs live weekdays Noon-3PM ET/9AM-Noon PT on Disney+, ESPN+ and on ESPN Radio and SiriusXM Channel 80 nationally. In addition, the show is available on-demand with ESPN Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Eisen said, 'After all these years of seeing TV add 10 pounds, I'm hoping phones and tablets will only add 5.'

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Hour 3: 'Overreaction Tuesday', AJ Brown Latest, plus Comedian Corey B In-Studio

5/5/2026
Rich and the guys react to Philadelphia Eagles WR AJ Brown’s appearance at a recent youth camp, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys’ new-look defense, new Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle, the NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market, the spike in MLB home runs this season, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Comedian Corey B joins Rich in-studio to promote Netflix’s ‘Comedy Is a Joke,’ seeks some advice on how he, a lifelong die-hard Yankees fan, should deal with his 9-year-old son’s decision to root for the Mets instead, and more. Rich show’s that his love for Baltimore Ravens rookie OL Vega Ioane knows no end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:43

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Hour 2: ESPN's Brian Windhorst In-Studio to Talk NBA Playoffs, Giannis & Steve Kerr

5/5/2026
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Rich break down the NBA Playoffs including the Timberwolves stealing Game 1 against the Spurs, if the Lakers could get Luka Doncic back for their series against the Thunder, why the New York Knicks look like a “beast awakened” in the playoffs this season, the intrigue surrounding this year’s NBA Draft Lottery, the biggest questions facing the Boston Celtics this offseason including a possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steve Kerr’s uncertain future coaching the Golden State Warriors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:45

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Hour 1: Knicks-Sixers and Spurs-Timberwolves Reactions, plus Club 520's Jeff Teague

5/5/2026
Rich and the guys react the Knicks blowing out the 76ers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series, and to Anthony Edwards’ return from a knee injury to lead the Timberwolves to a Game 1 upset of Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in San Antonio. ‘Club 520’ co-host Jeff Teague and Rich discuss the Boston Celtics’ early exit from the NBA Playoffs and if Boston should trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason, if the LeBron and the shorthanded Lakers have a chance to win a game in their series against the Thunder, why the Knicks look like the team to beat in the East so far, if the Timberwolves Game 1 win over the Spurs was an aberration, weighs in on the NBA’s convoluted anti-tanking proposal, and more. Rich reacts to the Yankees’ tribute to longtime announcer John Sterling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:40

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Hour 3: Kentucky Derby-Winning Trainer Cherie DeVaux, plus ‘The Boys’ Star Laz Alonso In-Studio

5/4/2026
Rich debates callers about NFL MVP voting, and if MLB umpires are showing their frustration with being shown up by the new ABS Challenge System. Actor Laz Alonso joins Rich in-studio to promote the final season of ‘The Boys’ including how the show balances emotional depth with comic silliness, reveals his favorite scene ever from the Amazon Prime Video series, discusses his lifelong Washington Commanders fandom and more. Thoroughbred trainer Cherie DeVaux tells Rich how surreal it was watching her horse, Golden Tempo, come from dead last to win the Kentucky Derby, what it’s like to be the first female trainer to win the run for the roses in the race’s 125-year history, and the chances we see Golden Temp run in The Preakness in two weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:25

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Hour 2: Fernando Mendoza’s 1st Impressions, plus ESPN’s Jeff Passan Talks MLB Season’s First Month

5/4/2026
ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Rich break down the first month of the MLB season including the red-hot start by the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees, if the vastly underachieving Mets can turn things around and save manager Carlos Mendoza’s job, and why the ABS Challenge System has been great for baseball and umpiring this season. Rich and the guys react to Fernando Mendoza’s first weekend with the Raiders at their recent OTA in his first steps toward winning Las Vegas’ QB1 job over Kirk Cousins. To celebrate Star Wars Day, Rich and the guys discuss their favorite characters from the franchise, and debate if Miami Dolphins fans should be concerned after new QB Malik Willis badly airmailed his first pitch at a Marlins game over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:16

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Hour 1: 76ers Oust Celtics, ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill, plus RIP Yankees Legend John Sterling

5/4/2026
Rich, Celtics fan Brockman and 76ers fan TJ react to the Sixers eliminating Boston from the playoffs in Game 7 amid Jaylen Brown’s postgame chirping about officials rewarding Joel Embiid for flopping. ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill and Rich break down the NBA Playoffs including what to expect from the 76ers and Knicks in their Eastern Conference Semi, if the undermanned Lakers and Timberwolves have a chance to advance against the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, and explains why fired Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley won’t be out of a job for long. Yankees fan Rich reacts to the passing of longtime Pinstripes play-by-play announcer John Sterling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:14

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Malik Willis Concern Already? Mendoza as ROY? Mahomes' Return & More

5/4/2026
A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics: 1:10 - Dolphins fans should be VERY worried about Malik Willis' wild Marlins 1st-pitch 7:25 - Of last year's MVP vote getters, only two will get votes this season 11:00 - Even if he doesn't start until October, Fernando Mendoza is winning Offensive Rookie of the Year 14:35 - Every NFL division will have a new winner in 2026 19:30 - The Eagles' DeVonta Smith will be the next Jackson Smith-Njigba 22:30 - We will have 5 running backs top 1,600 yards this season 26:00 - George Pickens will set a Cowboys' receiving record this fall 27:45 - Even if Patrick Mahomes is ready to start Week 1, the Chiefs should start Justin Fields for all of September Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:02:45

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Hour 3: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus ESPN’s Brian Windhorst Breaks Down the NBA Playoffs

5/1/2026
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss the 76ers pushing the Celtics to a Game 7 in their 1st-round series, the New York Knicks’ 51-point blowout of the Atlanta Hawks, the tough roster decisions facing the Denver Nuggets after their “inexcusable” early exit from the playoffs, and updates the injury status of Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards, how many Games 7 we’ll see this weekend, and more. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on 49ers TE George Kittle, Colts QB Daniel Jones, Rams QBs Matthew Stafford and Ty Simpson, the Washington Commanders, the NBA Playoffs, the Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox, Mets and more. Michigan alum Rich reacts to Georgia Bulldogs HC Kirby Smart’s recent comments on the Big Ten’s three-consecutive football national championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:52

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Hour 2: Eagles GM Howie Roseman, plus Alan Shipnuck on LIV Golf’s Uncertain Future

5/1/2026
Yankees fan Rich trolls Mets fan TJ over his team’s insistence on continuing to suck this season. Eagles GM Howie Roseman and Rich break down Philadelphia’s NFL Draft including the behind-the-scenes drama in drafting WR Makai Lemon in the 1st round, selecting TE Eli Stowers, and Nigerian native Uar Bernard despite the 6’4” 306 lb. DT having never played a down of organized football in his life. Longtime golf writer/bestselling author Alan Shipnuck and Rich discuss if we’re about to see the likely end of the LIV Golf Tour following the Saudi Arabia PIF’s withdrawal of its financial backing, what’s in store for LIV players who defected from the PGA Tour, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:32

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Hour 1: Knicks’ Record-Setting Blowout, plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

5/1/2026
Knicks fan Rich reacts to the “absolutely insane” record-setting 51-point beatdown New York put on the Hawks to oust Atlanta from the NBA Playoffs. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the chances George Pickens plays for the Cowboys on his Franchise Tag tender contract or Dallas trades the talented-but-temperamental WR, if the Eagles drafting WR Makai Lemon signals the likely end of AJ Brown’s days in Philadelphia, breaks down the latest on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers waiting game, and the chances we could see Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby taken in the NFL’s Supplemental Draft in the wake of his sports gambling scandal. Rich and the guys debate of fans in Philadelphia or Minneapolis had a better sports day with big wins by the 76ers and Phillies, and Timberwolves and Wild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:37

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Hour 3: Rich’s Top 5 NFL Draft Picks, plus Chris Webber Talks NBA Playoffs & Sounds Off on Nikola Jokic

4/30/2026
Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Webber and Rich break down the NBA Playoffs including why the Orlando Magic, despite being up 3-2 on the Detroit Pistons, should be worried about a first-round exit, what Joel Embiid must do for the 76ers to oust the Celtics, why the Nuggets are done despite the key injury to Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, calls out Denver C Nikola Jokic for getting so worked about the late-game layup by Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels, and more.Rich reveals his favorite draft picks from the 2026 NFL Draft with takes on the Steelers, Ravens, Raiders, Cowboys, Eagles and more. Suzy Shuster drops by the studio to promote the latest episode of ‘Women’s Sports Now’ on ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:47

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Hour 2: Colts GM Chris Ballard, Commanders HC Dan Quinn, plus LIV Golf on Life Support

4/30/2026
Colts GM Chris Ballard tells Rich he wouldn’t mind seeing the NFL shrink the time between first-round picks at the Draft from 8 minutes down to 5, evaluates Indianapolis’ 2026 draft class, updates the status of QB Daniel Jones’ recovery from a torn Achilles heel, says why he was more than happy to overpay to keep WR Alec Pierce in Indy, and more. Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn tells Rich why he “can’t wait to coach” his 1st-round draft pick Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, says why Jayden Daniels is out to prove his doubters wrong after an injury-plagued 2025 season, weighs in on the chances of Von Miller and Bobby Wagner returning to Washington next season, and more. Rich reacts to Saudi Arabia’s PIF ending its funding of the upstart LIV Golf tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:32

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Hour 1: 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan, George Pickens Trade Debate, plus NBA Playoffs Reax

4/30/2026
Rich, Brockman and TJ debate if the Dallas Cowboys should trade George Pickens now that the talented-but-volatile WR has signed his Franchise Tag tender. The guys react to the latest in the NBA Playoffs and debate if the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks or Boston Celtics should be worried the most about a first-round exit. 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan reveals to Rich that the Niners would have still taken Ole Miss WR De’Zhaun Stribling 30th overall if they hadn’t traded out of the 1st-round, if we’ll see the return of All-Pro TE George Kittle from his torn Achilles injury by Week 1, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:34

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Exclusive Interview with NXT North American Champion Myles Borne

4/29/2026
This week, O'Shea and T.J. are joined by NXT Superstar and current North American Champion, Myles Borne. Myles shared his inspiring story of being born with "Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn" which resulted in him being born with hearing loss, to currently holding gold with NXT. Myles credits his parents with instilling in him the mantra "Why Not You" which lead to him never allowing his situation to hold him back. Myles also shared how his love of pro wrestling started...how years of amateur wrestling didn't prepare him for WWE...his idea of a perfect day...his Wrestlemania Dream Matches...meeting Legends at the Performance Center, his Bar Fight Crew and much more. O'Shea and T.J. also respond to the situation between World Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns & Jacob Fatu that exploded this past Monday on Raw! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:50:34

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Hour 3: NCAA Tournament Expansion Reactions, plus ‘The Boys’ Star Chace Crawford In-Studio

4/29/2026
Rich and the guys react to the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams for the 2027 tourney, and discuss how Rams QB Matthew Stafford might have reacted to Los Angeles drafting Ty Simpson. Actor Chace Crawford joins Rich in-studio to discuss the final season of his groundbreaking Prime Video ‘The Boys’ series, what it’s like, as a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, to have Tony Romo for a brother-in-law, reveals what happened when he played a round of golf with 6-time major champion Rory McIlroy, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:52

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Hour 2: Rich’s NFL Power Rankings, an NFC South Breakdown plus Saints HC Kellen Moore

4/29/2026
Rich breaks out his NFL Power Rankings to list the top 10 2026 drafted players that will live up to their billing including Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Caleb Downs, and others. Saints Head Coach Kellen Moore and Rich discuss New Orleans selecting talented-but-often-injured WR Jordyn Tyson with their first-round pick this year and the rest of their 2026 NFL Draft class, the addition of RB Travis Etienne via free agency, the year-two expectations for QB Tyler Shough, and what fans can expect from the team next season. Rich and Brockman break down how the NFC South could play out next season among the Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:39

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Hour 1: NBA’s Convoluted Anti-Tanking Proposal, plus Rams GM Les Snead Talks Ty Simpson

4/29/2026
Rich, Brockman and TJ weigh in on the NBA’s convoluted new proposal to end Draft Lottery tanking. Rams GM Les Snead tells Rich why he pulled the trigger on drafting Alabama QB Ty Simpson despite having Matthew Stafford playing at an elite level, how much longer he expects the reigning NFL MVP to play in Los Angeles, why Los Angeles drafted a tight end in the 2nd-round to join an already crowded TE room, and that he’s in “lock step” with head coach Sean McVay on all roster decisions. Rich and the guys break down the latest in the NBA Playoffs including Joel Embiid looking like his old self in the 76ers’ Game 5 win over the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:41

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Hour 3: Overreaction Tuesday, Rams Secret Ty Simpson Meeting, plus Ray Romano In-Studio

4/28/2026
Rich reacts to Ty Simpson admitting that he had a secret pre-NFL Draft meeting with Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on the San Francisco 49ers, George Pickens’ future with the Dallas Cowboys, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 season expectations, the NBA Playoffs, how the Red Sox and Phillies will respond to their managerial firings, and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Actor/comedian Ray Romano joins Rich in-studio to discuss his role as a head coach in season 2 of the Netflix ‘Running Point’ basketball comedy, his lifelong New York Jets fandom, reveals how performing Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ won him (and his sons) a karaoke contest recently, and shows off uncanny knowledge of world capitals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:46

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Hour 2: Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur & Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles, plus NBA Playoffs

4/28/2026
Cardinals Head Coach Mike LaFleur and Rich discuss landing his new job after serving for Sean McVay’s Rams Offensive Coordinator, Arizona drafting Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love 3rd-overall in the NFL Draft, what the expectations will be for rookie QB Carson Beck, and if he was surprised by L.A. drafting Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles and Rich break down Tampa Bay’s NFL Draft class headlined by Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr, discusses the impact of losing WR Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers, his former Jets QB Sam Darnold winning the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, and more. Rich and the guys react to Nikola Jokic’s end-of-game antics between the Denver Nuggets/Minnesota Timberwolves Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:38

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Hour 1: NFL Insider Tom Pelissero Explains Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Move, plus Kenny Chesney In-Studio

4/28/2026
NFL Insider Tom Pelissero explains to Rich the implications of the Pittsburgh Steelers placing the rare Right-of-First-Refusal tender on Aaron Rodgers. Country music legend Kenny Chesney joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Heart Life Music’ book, shares the hilarious way he became great friends with Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton, reveals how he (at Tennessee native) grew up cheering for the Boston Red Sox and how a Sammy Hagar birthday party in Cabo inspired his ‘Beer in Mexico’ song. Rich and the guys react to the latest around Major League Baseball including the Phillies firing manager Rob Thompson and naming Don Mattingly their interim skipper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:46:42